“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde
Why Volunteer at Community Caregivers?
Read the Altamont Enterprise’s series of articles about volunteering for Community Caregivers:
March 20, 2014 | April 26, 2012 | April 19, 2012 | April 12, 2012 | April 5, 2012
Making a Difference
Our volunteers express many reasons for volunteering. In general, they all recognize that giving time to others builds sense of community and allows everyone to fare better than if each of us had to manage alone.
You may recognize yourself in one of these statements:
- “People helped me so much when my loved one was ill. I want to do the same for somebody else.”
- “I like a sense of belonging in the community.”
- “I can’t get out of the house, but I can call someone on the phone. I feel good knowing that I can be of use.”
- “My mother lives out of town. I can’t be there, but I can help people here.”
- “I want to do something that makes a real difference.”
- “I want to teach my kids about helping others by doing something as a family.”
- “Volunteering is a way to put my faith into action.”
- “Volunteering allows me to meet new people.”
Flexibility
- You check your calendar; then let us know if you’re free. We are a “no guilt” organization.
- You decide how often you volunteer.
- You can take time off – short term or seasonal – and come back when you’re ready.
Some volunteers request a regular, repeating assignment. Others want to serve as needed with a variety of clients and tasks. We offer a variety of interesting volunteer roles!
Community Caregivers honors all requests for “time off” and volunteers are welcomed back whenever they’re ready to help again.